by Julia Leskow | Jun 5, 2023 | Australia/New Zealand, Education, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer, _
I don’t even know where to begin! My experience in New Zealand so far has been nothing short of wonderful. From planting trees by the beach with local high school students, to star gazing on the beach at night, to bungy jumping in Queenstown, I could go on and on...
by Brianna Holder | Jun 5, 2023 | Africa, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
As I descended into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania, a world within a world revealed itself. The sheer beauty and diversity of wildlife that thrived in this natural amphitheater left me in awe. From elephants grazing peacefully to lions basking in the...
by Brianna Holder | Jun 5, 2023 | Africa, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
“You are welcome” From the moment I arrived in Tanzania, I was overwhelmed by the warm hospitality of its people. The phrase “Karibu sana” (You are welcome) echoed everywhere, making me feel instantly at home. The locals’ genuine smiles...
by Ryan Farneth | Jun 4, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
¡Hola! It’s me, Ryan, here to tell you all about my trip abroad! Well, the very beginning of it, at least. Yesterday, it was finally time for me to leave my hometown of Canton, Ohio and start my journey to Madrid for the UA in Spain: Language and Culture study abroad...
by J. Faulk | Jun 2, 2023 | Australia/New Zealand, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer, _
Now, I know that the title sounds a little familiar. It is a set of lyrics from the iconic Broadway song “Defying Gravity” from the hit show “Wicked.” However, I want this final blog post to center around another number from the show....
by William Morlock | Jun 2, 2023 | Asia, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
The final destination for my study abroad trip was Bangkok, Thailand. Now, if you’ve ever seen Hangover 2, you probably realize that Bangkok is quite the exotic city. However, you may not have known that it is also home to some rich culture like the ancient...
by William Morlock | Jun 2, 2023 | Asia, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
The second country I visited during my trip abroad was Cambodia, specifically the cities of Siem Reap and Phnom Penh. Siem Reap is home to the most beautiful temple I have ever seen – Angkor Wat. Waking up before 4 am has never been so rewarding, as shown in the...
by Eyram Gbeddy | Jun 1, 2023 | Africa, Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer, _
It’s hard to believe that my trip to South Africa is almost at its close. After nearly a month of studying, going out on various excursions, and meeting new people, my journey ends tomorrow when I board my plane back to the United States. I’ve had a great...
by Juliana A. | Jun 1, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA Non-Affiliate, _
Juliana Alvarez Traveling from Dallas, Texas to Florence, Italy The journey to Florence was an experience in itself. When arriving at the airport with my two travel buddies, we were ecstatic about the adventures to come. We check in our luggage, of course mine is...
by Ryan E. | May 31, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, South America, Summer, _
It was a long day of travel in order to get here in Barranquilla, Colombia, but so far it has been worth it. Before I left, I was nervous and afraid because the most important rule for our group here in Colombia is that while we are in Colombia, we are going to speak...
by Bryce Schottelkotte | May 31, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
At the time of writing this, it is day (technically) two of my trip to Stockholm, Sweden and Amsterdam, Netherlands. We got in on the 27th at 8am Stockholm time, which was really around 2am for me. I was very jet lagged and quite exhausted, but I wasn’t able to...
by Kristen Neill | May 31, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
I want everyone to remember that is okay to be home sick. For me this is my first time being away from home for an extended period of time as well as out of the country. And for many of you, you might be in the same boat. I know it is described as past the honeymoon...
by Wesley Bryant | May 31, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Australia/New Zealand, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
One of the consistent themes that has emerged thus far in my study abroad experience here in New Zealand is the notion of invitations. In some instances, they have occurred on a smaller scale, such as...
by Kylie Overton | May 31, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
by Kylie Overton | May 31, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
by Garrett U | May 30, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
After living and studying in Prague for four months, I am back home in the states. Leaving was actually a lot harder than I anticipated. I did not think the friends I made would become so important to me, but they are now some of my best friends. Over the last week in...
by Kylie Overton | May 30, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
by Bryce Schottelkotte | May 30, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Hello, my name is Bryce Schottelkotte. I am a rising junior majoring in Political Science, with minors in Psychology and History. I am also in the Accelerated Masters Program earning my masters in Public Administration. As of today, I am officially one week away from...
by Vaerie-Taiy W. | May 27, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, North America, Summer, _
Omg where do I start. So, guys… it’s happening, I am traveling abroad, and I am so excited!! I never thought I was going to get a chance because of what happened at the end of my freshman year when the world stopped, and we were sent home. I’ve always wanted to...
by Megan Scott | May 26, 2023 | Asia, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Semester, _
Studying abroad was an exciting opportunity to explore new cultures, broaden my horizons, and gain invaluable educational insights. I am finally back in the States after visiting Hanoi and Ha Long Bay in Vietnam, Siem Reap and Phnom Penh in Cambodia, and Bangkok,...
